Blending sweat and steel with akashic power, the akashic warrior is a pillar of the battlefield, adding a supernatural edge to his weapons and armor while fearlessly shrugging off darksome spells that might seek to turn him from his course.

Bonus Feats: The akashic warrior can take any feat with the Akashic descriptor, as well as the Shape Veil feat, in addition to the standard combat feats, treating his class level as his veilweaver level to determine prerequisites. This modifies the fighter bonus feat class ability.

Akashic Resolve: At 2nd level an akashic warrior can fortify his stubborn resolve and determination with essence. For each point of essence invested into this ability he gains a +1 bonus to saves vs. fear and enchantment (compulsion) effects. This replaces bravery.

Essential Armaments: Starting at 3rd level the akashic warrior gains the ability to fortify his armor with essence, making it lighter and more responsive. For each point of essence invested in this ability the fighter lowers the armor check penalty of armor and shields he wears by 1 and increases the maximum Dexterity bonus allowed by his armor by 1. If the akashic warrior has at least 2 points of essence in this ability, he can also move at his normal speed while wearing medium armor. If he has at least 3 points of essence invested, he can move at his normal speed while wearing heavy armor.

This ability replaces armor training.

Steel Bond: At 5th level the akashic warrior gains the ability to channel essence into his wielded weapons, allowing them to strike with greater accuracy and force. The akashic warrior gains a +1 insight bonus to attack and damage with wielded weapons per point of essence invested in this ability.

This ability replaces Weapon Training.

Improved Essence Capacity: At 9th level, the Akashic Warrior increases the maximum essence capacity of all his class abilities by 1.